Dictionary of Dreams

384 Counting sheep; Ewe; Ram; Trader) Sheepskin: (See Wool) IBN SEERIN'S Shelf: (Secretary) In a dream, shelves represent one's confidant, the keeper ofhis secrets, one's secretary, one who veils noble women's personal pitfalls, or one who creates a facade for somecharitablewomen. To see a shelfthat carries some unique or precious collectibles in one's house or shop in a dreammeans that one may beget an intelligent son who is diversified and capable, and who will grow to become a renowned man of knowledge. A shelfsupported with rods in a dream represents a chaste woman who protect her husband's secrets. A shelf in a dream also represents a trustworthy business partner who labors hard for the success of the business, and who respects and guards his partner's interests. Shell: (Husk; Peel; Rind; Shuck; Skin) Almond, walnuts or the like nutshell in a dream signify clothingor sustenance. lfa pregnant woman sees nutshells in her dream, they mean a miscarriage. A shell or a husk in a dream represents hypocrisy, affectation, ostentatiousness and a swelled head. (Also see Skin) Shelling: (Bombing; Shooting) Shelling someone or a place in a dream represents an excuse or a stratagem. Shelling in a dream also means defaming the people of knowledge, slandering them, or exploiting a religious subject for fame and profits. Shelling someone or a place in a dream also may mean adversities and trials. Shelling the castle of one's enemy in a dream means speaking the truth, or invoking a strong prayer. (Also see Shooting arrows) Shelter: (Gulf. See Shade) Shepherd's dog: (See Dog) Shepherd: (Bucket; Watering) In a dream, a shepherd represents a leader, a teacher or a governor. I fone sees himselfherding his sheep and not knowinghow far they have spread in the fields in the dream, it means that he reads the Qur'anic revelations but does not fathom their meaning. Herding camels in a dream means presiding over people from a different land. Herding one's flock in a dream means serving one's people with compassion; and caring for their interests. Sheep in a dream also represent righteous men. A shepherd in a dream also represents a high rank, a position of authority, or justice toward others. (Also see Righteous people) Sherbert salesman: (See Bartender) Shla'it: (See Ali, God bless his countenance) Shield: (Armor; Coat ofmail) A broad piece carried bywarriors for their protection during their fight. In a dream, a shield means a faithful but an arguing friend. It also represents a well-mannered and a true person, or a sincere person who protects his friends and helps them. A valuable shield in a dream represents a beautiful and a wealthy wife, or any female acquaintance or relative. If the shield is worthless in the dream, then it means the opposite. (Also see Armor) Shine: (See Light) Ship: (Boat; Human being; Might; Mother; Prison; Star; Salvation; Stress) Seeing a ship in a dreammeans escape fromdanger,overcomingadversities, recovering from an illness, or it could represent rain after a severe drought. If one who is experiencingadversities sees a shipor a boat anchored in a harbor in h is dream, it means that his adversities will be lifted shortly. If one sees himself pulling it, or driving it on dry land in a dream, it means that he is a hypocrite or a pimp. If he rides a ship along with righteous people in a dream, it means that he is guided on the straight path and that his sins will be forgiven. Ifone reaches the shore and leaves the boat in a dream, it means that he will live in safety and happiness, and he will escape from the danger of his enemies. If one who is dismissed from hiswork sees himselfon a boat in a dream, it means that he will be rehired to occupythesameofficeandregain his authority, or that hemaytake